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The program strives to help students find, fund, and present research that the students feel passionately about. This website provides resources to both undergraduate researchers and research mentors.</p> <p class="lead">Watch the video to see how other students feel about the program, and explore our page to find what opportunities are best for you!</p> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-8 col-xl-12"> <p> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/about.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-primary btn-wrap btn-block ">Learn More</a></div> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xl-7"> <p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fPrvWehNez0?rel=0&enablejsapi=1" allow="accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bg-light"> <div class="container py-4">  <div class="container pt-3"> <h2>Featured Current Research Opportunities</h2> <div class="row py-3 justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-4 mb-3 d-flex"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"><a href="/urco/index.php" target="_self"><img class="card-img-top img-fluid " src="/ur/images/urco.jpg" alt="girl holding a guitar" width="100%" height="auto"></a><div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO)</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">The Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant Program, funded by the Office of Research, was established in 1975 to support worthy independent student projects. Since it's inception, more than 1,000 grants have been awarded, funding projects in every discipline.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/urco/index.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-primary btn-wrap ">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 mb-3 d-flex"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"><a href="/peakfellows/index.php" target="_self"><img class="card-img-top img-fluid " src="/ur/images/peak.png" alt="Students standing in front of their presentation board" width="100%" height="auto"></a><div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Peak Summer Research Fellowship</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Endowed by David and Terry Peak, the Peak Summer Research Fellowship funds a select cohort of highly engaged undergraduate students for a summer research experience. Though traditionally the Peak Summer Research Fellowship was only available for students in the Peaks’ colleges—the College of Science and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences— This year, the Office of Research will fund four additional Peak Summer Research Fellows. Students from all colleges and campuses are welcome to apply!</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/peakfellows/index.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-primary btn-wrap ">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 mb-3 d-flex"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"><a href="/ur/urf/index.php" target="_self"><img class="card-img-top img-fluid " src="/ur/images/urf.jpg" alt="Woman in a lab on a computer" width="100%" height="auto"></a><div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Undergraduate Research Fellows</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">The URF program provides an opportunity for Utah State University students to be directly involved in research early in their careers. URFs are given a $1,000 scholarship each year, as well as access to additional supports and programming. Fellows find and work with faculty mentors on research projects aligned with their interests, are frequently invited to attend or present at research conferences, and have access to research funding to support their projects and presentations.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/urf/index.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-primary btn-wrap ">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="pt-3"> <a href="/ur/current-research-opportunities/index.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-wrap btn ">All Research Opportunities</a> </p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="container py-4"> <h2>Learn About Research</h2> <p>Learn more about what research is and how you can get involved.</p> <div class="row py-3"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-3 d-flex mb-3"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"> <div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Fund your Research</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Get more information on URCO grants, travel funding, and other funding opportunities.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/fund.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-white btn-wrap ">Find Funding</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-3 d-flex mb-3"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"> <div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Skills and Resources</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Advice on how to make great posters, presentations, CVs, and proposals can be found here.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/resources.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-white btn-wrap ">Get Resources</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-3 d-flex mb-3"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"> <div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Present your Research</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Want to present your research at SRS, ROCH, UCUR or NCUR? These conferences are open to students from all fields.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/present.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-white btn-wrap ">Where Can I Present?</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-3 d-flex mb-3"> <p> <div class="card nav-card w-100"> <div class="card-header h4 bg-primary text-white text-bold"> <content-header xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Awards and Recognition</content-header> </div> <div class="card-body"> <content-body xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Designate your research accomplishments on your transcript, and apply for various awards.</content-body> </div> <div class="card-footer"> <div class="text-center"><a href="/ur/awards.php" target="_self" class="btn btn-white btn-wrap ">Explore Awards</a></div> </div> </div> </p> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="bg-light"> <div class="container py-4"> <h2>How Undergraduate Research Can Enhance Your College Experience</h2> <div class="row py-3"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <h3 class="h4">Increased satisfaction with the college experience</h3> <p>According to this <a href="https://www.lifescied.org/doi/full/10.1187/cbe.04-07-0045" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Undergraduate Research student survey</a>, being involved in research can lead to higher satisfaction with college.</p> <h3 class="h4">Increased retention in first generation and minority students</h3> <p>This <a href="https://muse.jhu.edu/article/30062" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Review of Higher Education</a> exhibits one of the many studies that show how a personal relationship with a mentor through research can help you get your degree.</p> <h3 class="h4">Helps prepare you for your future career</h3> Undergraduate researchers get a jump start in their careers. According to this <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/sce.20173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">study of student experiences</a>, undergraduate researchers are better prepared for life after college.<br><br></div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <p><img src="/ur/images/FSRS1.jpg" alt="A research symposium with many different projects on display" width="566" height="377"></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container py-4"> <h2>What Undergraduate Researchers Have To Say</h2> <div class="row py-3"> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-5"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"Undergraduate research is a blast! It’s an excellent way to apply education to actual scenarios of interest. I encourage every student to do it if they have the chance, no matter their majors."</p> <footer class="blockquote-footer">McKenna Walters, Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences class of 2019</footer> </blockquote> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-5"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"I love undergraduate research. I get to apply knowledge gained from the classroom into topics that intrigue me. Research has allowed me to build personal connections with numerous faculty and staff. These connections have helped to give me more opportunities to grow and succeed at Utah State University."</p> <footer class="blockquote-footer">Ethan Hammer, Wildland Resources class of 2020</footer> </blockquote> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-5"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"This has been the single most influential experience of my college career. Working on and creating research projects has helped me to decide to continue research in grad school, vet school, and beyond. I’m so thankful to my research mentor for encouraging me and supporting my curiosity."</p> <footer class="blockquote-footer">Kyleigh Tyler, Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences class of 2019</footer> </blockquote> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-5"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"I have absolutely loved my experiences conducting undergraduate research. It has opened so many doors for my future and has confirmed my love to research unexplored fields and contribute to society."</p> <footer class="blockquote-footer">Braxton Beers, Psychology class of 2019</footer> </blockquote> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-5"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"Undergraduate research is fun and voluntary real life homework."</p> <footer class="blockquote-footer">Haylee Downey, Psychology class of 2020</footer> </blockquote> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 d-flex mb-3"> <p> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <p class="my-0">"Undergraduate research has been invaluable to my education. It has helped me connect concepts from multiples courses in a practical setting. Additionally, after starting undergraduate research, I did better in my coursework and understood everything more thoroughly. It made me a better student. 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